Homemade chili seasoning recipe
This homemade chili seasoning recipe features a combination of hot and sweet-mild peppers, dried to perfection and blended with a flavorful mix of spices like cumin, paprika, and garlic powder. Create a custom seasoning that adds a delightful kick to your chili dishes, allowing you to enjoy a perfectly spiced bowl of comfort anytime.
Ingredients
- 10-15 hot and sweet peppers e.g. jalapeño, bell, poblano, habanero
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp paprika powder
- 2 tbsp cumin powder
- 4 tbsp chili powder
Instructions
- Prepare the peppers by removing some of the seeds and pith, then slicing them into pieces no larger than 1".
- Lay the chili slices in a single layer on a baking tray.
- Dehydrate the pepper slices by placing the tray in the oven on the lowest heat setting for 7-8 hours. Keep the oven door slightly open during this time. Alternatively, you can use a dehydrator set at 125 degrees Fahrenheit for the same duration.
- Allow the dried peppers to cool completely.
- Combine the dried peppers with all the other dry ingredients in a spice grinder or food processor.
- Grind the mixture on high until it becomes a coarse powder.